Jan has demonstrated a deep commitment to both mentorship and initiatives that prioritize racial equity and inclusion. Through her mentorship and leadership roles with California Coalition for Rural Housing’s internship program as well as NPH’s Bay Area Housing Internship Program (BAHIP), Jan has helped advance equitable outcomes within our field and strengthened the affordable housing development sector, breaking down barriers for interns and uplifting them into leadership roles.

Bernadine and Sonya have been key in growing regional advocacy and engagement within the resident services sector. Their work has inspired other organizations to take on the critical work of resident voter engagement and advocacy work at affordable housing sites, uplifting the voices of those most impacted by affordable housing policies. They have both made meaningful contributions to NPH’s Community Advocacy & Voter Engagement (CAVE) Professional Certification Program, helping NPH expand this programming and include more diverse voices.

Scott has spent his entire career dedicated to affordable housing law and finance. His commitment to and knowledgeable of real estate finance, low-income housing tax credits, and nonprofit development has contributed to the construction of hundreds of affordable housing sites throughout California over the span of his thirty years of work. His expertise has strengthened the capacity of nonprofit developers to deliver high-quality affordable housing and inspired generations of affordable housing lawyers.

• BBI Construction
• BRIDGE Housing
• Burbank Housing Development Corporation
• Cahill Contractors

• Community Economics
• Eden Housing
• Merritt Community Capital Corporation
• Nibbi Brothers General Contractors